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Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game

Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game

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Ages 3-7
Kids who love hands-on play
Practicing early counting and hand-eye coordination
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Product Overview

This wooden fishing set comes with two magnetic rods that have working wind-up reels, plus ten numbered fish for catching, sorting, and counting. The fish are numbered 1 to 10 and feature different patterns, so every catch doubles as early math practice. Two kids can fish side by side, or one child can take on solo challenges like reeling fish in numerical order or matching them by pattern.

  • Two wooden rods with functional wind-up reels make reeling in the catch feel realistic and satisfying
  • Ten magnetic fish are numbered and patterned for sorting, counting, and matching games that grow with developing skills
  • Durable wooden construction stands up to round after round of play
  • Builds fine motor control while kids work the reels and hook each fish
  • Works for two players fishing together or one child working through solo counting and matching challenges
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

  • material warnings: Contains magnets and small parts, so adult supervision is recommended for young children.

Use Cases

  • Two players fishing side by side
  • Solo play catching fish in numerical order
  • Solo play matching fish by pattern
  • Early counting practice at home
  • Birthday gift for a preschooler
  • Indoor activity for rainy days

Skills Developed

  • primary skill: Early math skills
  • fine motor: Hand-eye coordination through reeling in the fishing rods

Age Suitability

  • minimum safe age: 3 years
  • ideal age range: 3-8 years
  • developmental fit: 3-4 years: Children can practice catching and sorting fish by number or pattern. 5-7 years: Children can take on solo challenges like catching fish in numerical order or matching by pattern.
  • upper age note: Most children over 8 will find the numbered fish sorting challenge too simple.

Play Patterns

  • primary play type: Sorting and counting game
  • play structure: Can be played competitively with two rods or as solo challenges
  • social context: Works for solo play or two players fishing side by side
  • adult involvement: Minimal, though supervision is recommended due to magnets and small parts
  • play progression: Starts with simple catching and can progress to numerical order or pattern matching challenges
  • session length: Short, activity-based play sessions

Why It Works

  • primary benefit: Turns catching numbered fish into practice for early math skills.
  • secondary benefit: Builds hand-eye coordination through reeling in fish with the wind-up reels.

What Makes It Fun

  • Cast the wooden fishing pole, catch the fish, and count your haul.

Why They'll Love It

  • * Magnetic fishing poles reel in wooden fish * Numbers on fish build early counting skills * Wooden pieces stand up to repeat play * Screen-free game for hands-on fun
Customer Q&A

How many fish come with the game?

The set includes ten magnetic fish, each numbered from 1 to 10.

How many fishing rods are included?

The set includes two wooden rods with working wind-up reels.

Can more than one child play at a time?

Yes, two players can fish side by side using the two included rods.

What can a child do when playing alone?

A child can work through solo challenges like catching fish in numerical order or matching them by pattern.

How do the fishing rods work?

The wooden rods have functional wind-up reels that let kids reel in the catch.

What material is the fishing set made of?

The fishing rods and fish are made of wood.

How are the fish designed?

The ten fish feature different patterns and are numbered from 1 to 10 for sorting.